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Apple Releases iOS 9 With Proactive Siri and Search, iPad Split-Screen Multitasking, Transit Directions, and More
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I just updated Verizon iPhone 6. Was running the GM 13A340. After completing this update I now show build 13A344.
Golden Master - a term for the software release that is no longer beta, but will go to wide release.
The term "release to manufacturing", also known as "going gold", is a term used when a software product is ready to be delivered or provided to the customer. This build may be digitally signed, allowing the end user to verify the integrity and authenticity of the software purchase. A copy of the RTM build known as the "gold master" or GM is sent for mass duplication. RTM precedes general availability (GA), when the product is released to the public.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_release_life_cycle#RTM
Mine kept just not doing anything for the XCode update (Update button on the Updates page would go grey, then back to space grey), so I quit the App Store program and restarted it. Then when I tried on the Updates page a dialog box came up to tell me that it had failed, and to go to the Purchased page and download from there. Worked right away. (El Capitan GM)
gosh I am so sorry!
Apple today released iOS 9 to the public, making the download available to all users who have an iPhone 4s or later, iPad 2 or later, 5th-generation iPod touch or later, or any iPad mini. The update can be downloaded through iTunes or over-the-air by going to the Settings app and tapping General --> Software Update.
As with all major software updates, it may take a few minutes for the update to propagate to all users due to high demand. Some users are seeing "Software Update Failed" messages and may have better luck installing via iTunes.
Public beta testers who have the iOS 9 golden master installed will receive the release version of iOS 9 over-the-air.
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iOS 9 builds on content introduced with iOS 8, bringing subtle design changes, refined features, improved functionality, and performance enhancements. From Apple's release notes:The operating system's biggest focus is on intelligence and proactivity, letting iOS devices learn user habits and act on that information, opening apps before we need them, making recommendations on places we might like, and guiding us through each day with new Siri and search features.
Many built-in apps have been improved, including Notes, Mail, and Maps, wihch has gained Transit directions. Apple Pay has been renamed to Wallet, and for the first time, iOS 9 brings split-screen multitasking features to the iPad.
In addition to these consumer-facing features, iOS 9 introduces significant under-the-hood improvements that will free up storage space and improve battery life. With battery optimizations, iOS devices have an additional hour of battery life, and a new Low Power mode can extend battery even further.
iOS updates take up less space in iOS 9, letting even devices with little storage space upgrade, and many app install sizes are smaller due to a feature called app thinning.
More information on iOS 9 can be found in our iOS 9 roundup, which includes details on major features and all of the little tweaks that were added throughout the beta testing period. Discussion of iOS 9's new features is also taking place in our dedicated iOS 9 forum, and we encourage all of our readers to join in with questions and new discoveries.
In addition to being released to the public today, iOS 9 will also come pre-installed on the iPhone 6s and the iPhone 6s Plus, which will be available beginning on Friday, September 25.
Make sure to check out our iOS 9 coverage:
- Inside iOS 9: Apple Maps Gains Transit Mode and Nearby Search
- iOS 9 Hidden Features: Settings Search, Selfie Folder, Home Sharing for Music, Go Back to App, and More
- Inside iOS 9: Notes Gains Checklists, Photos, Sketches and More
- Apple Debuts New Move to iOS App for Android
Article Link: Apple Releases iOS 9 With Proactive Siri and Search, iPad Split-Screen Multitasking, Transit Directions, and More
Give me your address I will come over to your place and help you with the update button.
after you have done it once it will become much easier!
Um ... what? Yes ... they use money for research and development. The update is still free. OS X is also free. It used to not be free. But now it's ... you know ... free. The money for R&D certainly isn't coming from free updates. They make money on hardware and applications.
Is this like some kind of weird analogy like "freedom isn't free" ...?
By the way ... it's free.
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You're the best. Thank you! Didn't know I could delete from storage.
So far, 21 pages of useless comments.
Performance?
Performance?
the OTA is sent compressed and is inflated in the system partition.
the iTunes version is not compressed.
that is my understanding.
The compressed download is only 1GB, the OS takes a bunch more when uncompressed into zillions of components needed to actually run, plus all the files the OS needs to make, plus all the memory the GPU needs for running graphics and the display. etc.
You get free updates for the hardware you paid for. This is not complicated. Would you prefer to pay for the updates as well? lol
On my iPad 3 a LOT of features aren't available. And their absence has NOTHING to do with my hardware not being able to run the missing feature, for example drawing in notes. I have lots of drawing apps on my iPad and they work great. There is NO legitimate reason for the finger drawing feature to be held back from the iPad 3, it's obviously a purposeful move by Apple to cripple the older devices to try to get people to buy new devices, even though the old devices are fully capable of running the new features perfectly well.
However with that said on the other hand, iOS 9 is running MUCH better on my iPad 3 then iOS 8 ever did, and the new features that are provided to iPad 3s are great and super useful. For example I'm loving the new cursor control feature! It's a billion times better than the cursor control system on previous iOS versions.
Overall, 2 thumbs up! Download it today!
However with that said on the other hand, iOS 9 is running MUCH better on my iPad 3 then iOS 8 ever did, and the new features that are provided to iPad 3s are great and super useful. For example I'm loving the new cursor control feature! It's a billion times better than the cursor control system on previous iOS versions.
Overall, 2 thumbs up! Download it today!